Long Beach City College (LBCC) released its
2025 Annual Report, spotlighting a year of achievements that
directly impacted the Long Beach community, including national
recognition for advancing equity and belonging, a $2 million
endowment to support future nurses, and the renaming of the
college library in honor of local trailblazer Bobbie Smith.
The report also highlights progress in student success, campus
development, and community engagement, reinforcing LBCC’s role as
a regional leader in higher education and workforce preparation.
Additional highlights from the 2025 Annual Report include:
Earned national recognition with the prestigious American
Association of Community Colleges Award of Excellence for
Advancing Institutional Equity and Belonging
The largest Commencement ceremony in LBCC’s nearly 100-year
history, reflecting record student achievement
The groundbreaking of the new Building E College Center, a
project that has already received awards for design and
innovation
Expanded partnerships with community organizations, including
the Long Beach Sister City Association
Statewide recognition for LBCC’s leadership in supporting
student parents, improving access for families pursuing higher
education
LBCC’s 2025 Annual Report is available online at www.LBCC.edu.
About Long Beach City College
Long Beach City College
consists of two campuses with an enrollment of over 35,000
students each semester and serves the cities of Long Beach,
Lakewood, Signal Hill, and Avalon. LBCC promotes equitable
student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and
workforce development by delivering high quality educational
programs and support services to our diverse communities. Visit
www.LBCC.edu for more information
about Long Beach City College.
MEDIA CONTACT
Stacey Toda,
Director of Communications & Community Engagement
Long Beach City College
stoda@lbcc.edu
(562) 938-4004